Neck Warmers by Romany Taylor
About the Creation
RomTingz (aka Romany Taylor) knitted neck warmers incorporating plant dyed yarns and elements of crochet. The neck warmers were used by guests at the Haringey Feast to keep toasty warm!
Romany ran free vegetable dyeing and crochet workshops at Gaunson House and Hornsey Library, and was supported by illustrator-designer Maria Centola.
Using British sourced lambswool that is renowned for its insulating properties, Romany created functional pieces of wearable art, using pattern and colour to reflect the vibrancy and diversity of the borough. The neck warmers become one whole image when brought together.
About the Artists
RomTingz (Romany Taylor)
Romany Taylor is an artist, designer, maker and gardener who has a creative practice rooted in handcrafts, tailoring, plant dyeing, storytelling and illustration.
She also has a collaborative creative practice in South Tottenham called Snooze Fabric based on art, handmade clothing, events and community workshops.
Romany previously trained as a knitwear designer and has worked all over the world for luxury fashion brands. She is also a textiles associate lecturer at Central Saint Martins and freelance lead artist gardener for Cultivate Create, a weekend gardening and art programme for families, focusing on family resilience and wellbeing.
Maria Centola
Maria is an illustrator-designer hybrid from Canada, based in North London. She loves community and inspiring discussion about art and design.
Follow her work on Instagram: @mariacentola.
About the Community
Romany and Maria ran community workshops in vegetable dyeing and crochet at Gaunson House and Hornsey Library.
